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By Emerald LZ
  • Founding of Rome
    753 BCE

    Founding of Rome

    According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus
  • The Roman Republic Begins
    509 BCE

    The Roman Republic Begins

    Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials
  • The First Punic War
    264 BCE

    The First Punic War

    Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily, marking the start of it's expansion beyond Italy
  • The Second Punic War
    218 BCE

    The Second Punic War

    Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, securing it's dominance in the western Mediterranean
  • Destruction of Carthage
    146 BCE

    Destruction of Carthage

    Rome destroys Carthage, ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of North America
  • Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain
    55 BCE

    Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain

    Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain, marking Rome's first contact with the island.